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Episode 107

What are you doing?

You can't do that in your condition!

I'm being careful.

You don't need to do that.

It's almost New Year's. I have to clean!

You can hire someone to clean the house!

That's a waste. I can still work.

Your husband is worried, too.

He wanted to hire someone, but you were against it.

What if something should happen?

I have to do what I can.

I'll stop when I can't work anymore.

Oshin. Oshin!

He's home!

Oshin!

Welcome home! You're home early.

We have a guest.

- A guest? - Yes.

The back room is a mess, I'll straighten it up.

No. Don't worry about it.

You should have called me first!

Mother.

Mother!

Is it really you?

Did something happen? What happened?

Nothing. Everyone is fine back home.

Then why did you come without telling me?

You can talk inside.

Fuji hadn't seen Oshin for two years.

Not since her husband died, and Oshin had come home.

It was Fuji's first time in Tokyo.

It was her first meeting with Ryuzo, too.

What's going on here?

If you'd written to tell me you were coming,

the place would have been cleaner.

Ryuzo wanted it to be a surprise.

You sent for her?

I figured you'd need your mother when you give birth.

After all, it's your first baby.

I wouldn't know enough to help you.

That's not all.

He also wanted me to see how you live.

I was curious, too.

I'd been wanting to meet her for some time, too.

I wanted her to be able to see the sights here.

He sent me money, too.

I didn't have to ask Shoji or anybody else for travel money.

I'd been wanting to be with you when you had your first baby.

Then I got the letter and money order from Ryuzo.

I was so happy.

Thank you very much.

Thank you!

He came to meet me at Ueno Station.

He said he would be waiting at the exist,

but we didn't know what the other looked like.

I was so worried.

But he was holding up this sign.

I can't read, but I knew that it was Ryuzo.

I'll keep this sign for as long as I live.

He held it up like this.

I couldn't see anything through my tears.

You took a long time coming out of the gate,

so I thought you weren't on that train.

You're so lucky to have a husband like him.

You can bathe first. You must be hungry.

You haven't even made her tea yet!

I'm family. Don't mind me.

We'd better clean up before it gets dark.

I'll help you.

I'd like to change first.

Excuse us.

You did the right thing. I'm impressed.

This is next.

You came at the wrong time.

I didn't come to play. I came to help you.

I can still do a lot of work.

Right.

If a pregnant woman doesn't work,

she'll have a more difficult time giving birth

because the baby will get too big.

I had my last two babies out in the fields.

I didn't have time to go home.

Is that right?

This is the last box.

Working makes it easier to give birth.

Shoji's wife wouldn't listen to me, and Shoji called me an ogre, too.

He wouldn't let his wife do anything.

So she had a hard time with her baby.

She had it coming!

I try to ignore them, but it's hard.

It can't be helped. The times have changed.

When I came as a bride, I minded my mother-in-law.

I guess I'm lucky.

Ryuzo's mother still doesn't recognize me

as her son's wife, but...

You have a good business here.

You have a nice husband, and you're having a baby.

It must be hard for you two, but at least you have

nobody to answer to. That's the best thing.

We've had our share of problems, but we're a real couple now.

I'm grateful, and I'm happy you're here.

Take good care of him.

What do you want to eat? I'll make you anything!

I'll be here until you're back on your feet

after giving birth, so no luxuries for me!

I'd feel bad for Ryuzo.

You haven't changed at all. You're always so frugal.

We'll go to the public bath together.

The baths here are so beautiful.

I'll wash your back!

What's the matter?

It's like a dream... The two of us talking like this.

After Haru died,

I vowed that you wouldn't suffer through life like her.

So I let you run away before your father could sell you off.

I thought then that we'd never see each other again.

Now I'm in Tokyo with you... Under the same roof.

If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up!

Geisha?

We don't need geisha tonight. We're having a family dinner.

Yes. Two men and two women.

Were you able to rest?

We're finished cleaning,

and I showed her the rest of the house.

I'm so sorry you got put to work so soon after coming.

You sure run a big business here.

I had no idea how big it really was.

I can brag about it when I go home.

Oshin is the most successful one from our village!

I'm so glad I came to see for myself.

I'm not finished yet.

I'm looking for space to house 30 machines.

I want to do it for our baby.

You sure are a businessman! A man should be like that.

Don't flatter him!

I already have more than enough. This is just right for us.

She's always talking like this.

We're all going out for dinner tonight.

That's wasteful. Let me cook us all something.

Oshin.

Then I guess I'll let you treat us.

I've never had such extravagant food.

I wanted you to try it.

This place is famous for its cuisine.

Do you still remember our daikon gruel?

Yes.

What gruel?

We stretched the rice with daikon and made gruel.

Back then, we could never get enough to eat.

When I think about that...

It wasn't just us.

All the sharecropper families ate like that.

I didn't think of it as a hardship.

It taught me to be grateful for what I had.

And it taught me to appreciate happiness.

That was a valued lesson.

Young Master grew up in wealth,

and that's why he doesn't hold up well in hard times.

Without Oshin, who knows how he would've fared.

Please keep taking good care of him.

He is right.

I owe Oshin everything.

You're the luckiest woman in all Japan!

Oshin thought so, too.

She wanted to have a good, healthy baby.

The future seemed very bright indeed.

Episode 108

Thank you.

I was big with child then, but we went sightseeing.

That was the only time I got to see

the sights here with my mother.

That was the happiest time of my life.

All the hardships seemed to disappear.

And I thought my joy would last a lifetime.

Little did I know what the world had in store for me.

1922 was past, and now it was a new year.

The Tanokura Company was doing very well.

And Oshin was looking forward to a new year with her baby-to-come.

Don't forget to take these gifts you bought

when we went to see that play.

I'll treasure that moment.

I'll tell your father about it when I see him in heaven.

That was my first time at a play, too.

After the baby comes, I'll be too busy to go.

I'm so glad you came!

I'm glad, too.

You and Ryuzo have been so good to me.

I was worried you might go into labor last night.

I'm all right.

This baby is a good one!

Excuse me, but I need the medicine box.

- Is someone sick? - Toshiko has a fever.

- A fever? - Yes.

Is it a cold?

Don't go out there, you might catch it!

Is she all right?

Let me see.

You'd better go home, and get some rest.

If I leave now, we won't finish in time.

I'll take over for you. I don't want you to get worse.

I can't let you.

I'm still fit to work.

I even went to see a play last night.

- You go on home and rest. - I'm sorry.

Please go stop her.

She won't listen to me!

She shouldn't be using the sewing machine in her condition.

Never mind. She will stop if it gets too difficult.

But...

Pregnancy isn't an illness, you know!

Shouldn't you call the midwife yet?

- Taste this for me. - Okay.

It was tough for a while, but I'm fine now.

I will work until this evening.

Not yet.

The pains have to come more frequently.

She'll be all right until evening.

But the pain must be pretty bad by now.

She sure is a stubborn girl. She's a lot like me.

The pains came in shorter intervals now,

but Oshin kept on sewing.

Oshin had always filled in for her sick workers.

After all, she had to help meet the deadlines.

Oshin valued trust and trust meant business.

Oshin was good at bearing pain.

Stop that!

Okay... I only have a little bit left to do.

Are you having pains?

I'm okay.

I'm sorry.

I need the midwife.

You'd better go get the midwife!

Hurry!

Please keep working.

Put out the bedding!

It's all ready. Genemon is boiling the hot water.

Hold on to me.

I didn't know it would be this painful.

Pull yourself together!

I don't want to have any more babies!

Hang on.

You'll feel better in no time.

No men allowed!

The hot water!

Hurry!

The baby is here! Get the hot water!

Gen! We need the hot water.

The baby is here. It's a boy.

Hurry and bring the hot water.

- How much longer? - Just be patient!

It sounds healthy!

You cried like that when you were born.

- I did? - Just like you!

You may come in now.

You did well!

It's a boy.

I don't care.

As long as the baby and mother are okay!

He's a fine boy.

He's moving his hands!

The birth went without a hitch.

Congratulations!

Good thing your mother was here.

Thank you.

We sure were lucky to have you here.

I felt at ease with my mother here.

Mother never needed a midwife for herself.

I knew she would help me.

I'm all right now.

Next time, I won't need anyone's help.

Don't be silly! No more close calls for me!

He is right. I can't always be here.

Listen to Ryuzo.

Childbirth isn't something to take lightly.

I will be all right. I'm your daughter.

If it's this easy, I want to have more babies.

Listen to you...

You were saying you never wanted another baby!

Oshin...

I want more kids, too.

And I will work hard to support them all.

I will earn us a lot more money.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

- I heard it was a boy. - Yes, I now have a heir.

This is a present from our company president.

Thank you very much.

Shouldn't you be lying down?

I was just giving him milk.

Can you recognize me yet?

This is a present from the sewing machine company.

You sure have a lot of presents.

What a lucky baby!

He is lucky... Our business is doing so well.

Things got better when I became pregnant.

He has brought us all luck.

Oshin was happy.

Ryuzo was a fine husband and a good father.

Tanokura Company was doing fine, too.

Oshin never dreamed that things could ever go wrong again.

Oshin was 23,

and the world was fast changing her for the worse.

Decadent songs became popular,

reflecting ominous presentiment in the failing economy.

Episode 109

In the spring of 1923,

the Tanokura house was full of cheer and laughter.

Oshin had just given birth to a son.

Isn't this a good name for him?

No... Not that!

You should still be in bed.

It's already been seven days.

Mother was out in the fields after 10 days!

I had no choice, but it's best to be careful.

I can't stay in bed when a name is being decided for my baby.

What's wrong with Yuu? It's very manly.

It's too militant. Think of a more delicate name.

Since I was a weakling as a boy, I want my son to grow up strong!

I don't like it...

Use the character "wa," for peace.

That's too girlish.

No. We can call him Kazuo or Kazuhiko.

It's not manly enough!

It's better than sounding coarse.

Oshin.

It's Ryuzo's first son. Let him name the boy.

But...

Yuu is a good name.

He'll grow up strong.

You have a guest.

Yuu? It's a fine name!

Why cause trouble over a name?

A name is important. It lasts a lifetime.

Remember when I ran away from my first job,

and was helped by an army deserter?

He taught me the various meanings of my name.

Shin stands for heart...

the gods and new. It also means the center of things.

I will never forget it. I began to like my name.

And it gave me the strength to endure a lot.

I want a good name for my baby, too.

I named you Oshin for inner strength.

See!

That's why I want to name my own baby.

Ryuzo wants the boy to grow up manly.

It's too warlike!

I'm totally against war!

A boy should be strong and manly.

It's a good name.

Let's get ready to celebrate his seventh day of life.

We have a guest.

Ken!

It's been a long time.

Likewise. We owe you so much! But we've been so busy.

I was away on business for a while.

He stopped by to see how we are doing.

I remember you saying you needed to sell off your

fabric stocks to start a new business.

So I wondered how you were doing.

We're doing all right.

Your husband says you're doing great!

He says you'll be building a bigger factory soon.

I'm so glad.

That night, all of Oshin's friends gathered to

celebrate Yuu's seventh day celebration.

They had all helped Oshin during her earlier days

of hardship when she first came to Tokyo.

Oshin was full of happiness at having them share

in the celebration for her baby.

Oshin sure is brave.

She quit that well-paying hairdresser job,

- without any hesitation! - Not many people can do that.

It's because she loves her husband!

I'd throw out any man who had no earnings.

Not in front of Mr. Tanokura!

I would probably support my man,

but it probably wouldn't wouldn't be to his benefit.

A man has to work if you let him know

that he's responsible for you welfare.

We didn't even have rice to eat,

and Oshin acted as if she didn't care.

I became desperate, and I had to do something.

Let me.

Thank you.

You held up well...

That's why Mr. Tanokura was able to do what he did.

If you had continued working, no good would've come out of it.

I'm so glad he understood how I felt.

Remember when you yelled at me

when I came by your café with some women?

I had to do it. I felt so sorry for Oshin!

- That sure hurt my feelings... - I'm so sorry!

I was living off of Oshin's earnings.

And I was beginning to hate myself.

I'm ashamed of it all...

We owe it all to you for our marriage holding up this far.

I don't know how to thank you all.

We're all on your side.

I'll gladly scold your husband for you!

I'm good now. No more lectures!

I'm impressed with Oshin, even more now.

Thank you.

You're a great man, too.

You built up this new business all for her!

You make a good couple.

I want to be their brother. I'll do all I can to help you.

He is a good brother to have! Now you have nothing to fear.

Please enjoy yourselves.

This is a very happy occasion for us.

I think I'll sing for us all!

I'm sorry I made you work so hard.

Thanks for cleaning up after the party.

Genemon helped me.

Ryuzo is sleeping soundly from drinking so much!

He must've been very happy...

We have come a long way, and he's had a tough time.

So that makes him even happier.

I was so surprised.

You never complained, so I had no idea.

I guess you've had your share of problems...

Since Ryuzo's family owns a lot of land in Saga,

and he had his own business, I thought you two had it easy.

It wasn't his fault that the fabrics business failed.

The economy had hurt all businesses.

And you helped him get back on his feet.

It couldn't have been easy.

He's enjoying his work now. So I have no worries.

I can go home now knowing you two will manage nicely.

Mother...

Please stay with us.

I'd feel so much better if you stayed here.

You'd be better off here than back in Yamagata.

I know Shoji isn't that nice to you.

Why go back to where you are not wanted?

Nobody will mind if you stayed here.

My home is back in Yamagata.

I know, but...

No matter how poorly Shoji and his wife treat me,

I have my own house to live in.

I wouldn't want to stay and be a burden on Ryuzo,

no matter how nice he is.

Besides, Yamagata is home to all of my children.

You'll always have a home to return to if anything happens.

What would happen if I'm not there?

I will guard our family home for all of you.

I'd better go back

before people think I'm going to be in Tokyo forever.

Don't count on Shoji and his wife.

But as long as I'm alive, you'll always have a home.

Who knows what life has in store for us.

I'll be fine in Yamagata.

Bring Yuu to see me when he is a little older.

He can come and enjoy the mountains and the river there.

I'll do my best to live a long time.

Get up, Ryuzo! You'll catch a cold.

Oshin felt sad that her mother was leaving.

She feared that she'd never see her mother again.

The time came for Fuji to go back to Yamagata.

Episode 110

I'm packing you some senbei crackers

- and candy to eat on the train. - I don't need anything.

Ryuzo has given me money,

so I can buy something to eat on the train.

Don't forget to give all our neighbors gifts, too.

I know.

The rickshaw is here.

I can walk to the station.

You sent me sightseeing in Tokyo,

and treated me to food that I'll probably never eat again.

You bought me gifts and gave me spending money, too.

I've caused you enough trouble.

Not at all!

You were a big help to Oshin. Thank you.

I wish you could stay longer.

I'd better go home before they think I'll stay and live in Tokyo.

If I'm well, I'll be back for your next baby, too.

I wish you would!

I'll work hard so we can have a new house for us by then.

Just be careful about your health.

And always work together as husband and wife.

You'd better take good care of yourself, too.

Don't worry. I'll stay healthy for you.

So you can come home to Yamagata any time.

Please, take good care of Oshin and Yuu.

We'll see one another again soon.

Wait! Wear this. It's cold.

Soon after Fuji returned home, they had another visitor.

Our master from Saga is here!

- Ryuzo's father? - Yes.

Is this Yuu?

Thank you for coming.

He's got a good face on him!

You did a good job.

You're right. He looks just like me!

Why didn't you let us know that you were coming?

It's your fault!

You wrote and told me the baby looks just like me!

I just had to come!

I didn't say you had to come to Tokyo!

- Here - Thank you.

Hello, Father!

Welcome home.

What a surprise! What brings you here?

I came to celebrate Yuu's birth.

Oshin has done a good job!

How is Mother?

She is fine. Forever lecturing everyone!

This is a little something from me. Buy Yuu something.

Thank you.

Don't let Okiyo know I gave you money.

By the way...

I hear you have a new business. Let's take a look.

Mother's still angry with Oshin?

Ryuzo...

Oshin has been showing good manners,

and respect to Mother and my older brother, too.

Don't worry. She'll come around one day.

Yuu is her grandson, too. She'll want to see him.

Why can't you talk to her? You know how good Oshin is to me.

If you would help convince Mother for us...

I'm just happy that he's come all this way from Saga to see us.

Oshin is a good wife, but Okiyo's still got bad feelings.

Because she had her own ideas about who you should marry.

Not even I can change how she feels.

It can't be helped.

Only time will solve such problems.

That's not fair to Oshin!

I don't mind...

I'm happy to have your father's support.

And one day, your mother will approve of me, too.

I'm willing to wait.

Let's just enjoy this evening.

I'll show you our factory.

You sure hit upon a good idea.

The days of wearing kimono are over.

People want Western clothes for utility and comfort.

The clothing business is sure to grow.

I want to build a bigger factory, but I don't have the money.

It'll cost a lot, I'm sure...

I've had offers of financial support,

and I'm prepared to spend all the money I have, but...

I can't give you the money, but I could lend it to you.

A man has to act on his ideas. One doesn't want regrets later.

What about Mother?

I have a thousand or two I can lend you.

That much?

I think the business will grow,

and I want to do it for Oshin and Yuu, too.

- Did Father go to bed? - Yes.

You must be tired.

I hope he enjoyed my cooking.

That's what he enjoys most.

You saw how happy he was!

He gave us 100 yen for Yuu! I feel so bad.

He has offered to loan me money for the new factory, too.

Are you really going to build a new factory?

Yes. With 30 sewing machines,

we can put out three times what we make now.

And I'll get more orders.

The economy is still not stable...

It's times like these that people need bargain clothes.

Can't we wait until we can afford it?

If we don't act now, we'll lose to the competitors.

People trust us enough to loan us money.

That's an asset. You said so yourself.

I will build this business into a big one.

Then I'll be able to take you to Saga with my head held high.

I'll show my mother how much you mean to me.

How much I need you.

If I become a success, Mother won't be able to complain.

That's my dream!

I'll do it. You just watch me!

I will take you and my son to Saga.

And I'll do it with pride.

Ryuzo said that?

I hate to tell you this,

but I've been against expanding our business at this time.

So please take back your offer of a loan.

That's not easy...

What if we take a loan from you and we fail?

That would cause you more problems.

Ryuzo has two older brothers, and two younger sisters.

His mother didn't pay him much attention.

That's why Genemon is always with him.

You could say Genemon raised him.

That's why Ryuzo is starving for his mother's love.

And that's also why I spoil him so much.

Because he was denied his mother's affections then,

now he wants his mother's love and recognition.

I feel sorry for him...

He wants this factory, and I want to help him.

If he succeeds, Okiyo will forgive you, too.

It'll be good for us all.

So please just help Ryuzo and stand by him.

This business has potential. I'm not making a mistake.

I want my Ryuzo to be a man!

I'll be waiting for the day when you and Ryuzo

bring Yuu to visit Saga with your head held high.

Please take good care of my son.

Episode 111

The Tanokura Company was doing well,

and Yuu was growing steadily.

As a wife and mother, Oshin was happy.

I'm sorry...

He must be heavy for you. Let me take over.

He's in a good mood.

Yuu really loves you.

It's my biggest pleasure to spend time with him.

I used to carry Ryuzo on my back, too.

That was 30 years ago.

I'm glad I'm still alive to enjoy this.

You're such a big help to us.

I found a good location for our factory.

It's about 10 minutes away from here.

They'll be foreclosing on the land,

and putting it up for auction soon.

It will cost a lot, but I will get it!

Where will we get the money?

I'll get it,

and I'll use the money my father will loan me to build on it.

Will you be able to repay all the loans?

Yes. With 30 sewing machines working,

our profits will be that much greater, too.

We'll repay the loans in no time, and the land will belong to us.

Then we'll build us a new house on the lot.

- But... - Just leave everything to me.

Once we get the land, everything will be just fine.

Yuu... You've brought us good luck.

I will build you a big house to grow up in.

Itoko sewed her finger!

She stitched herself on the sewing machine?

I'll take her to the hospital.

I'll take her place on the machine.

We don't want to fall behind on our orders.

Is that you, Mrs. Okayo?

It is you!

Hello, Mr. Tanokura!

What are you doing out here?

I wasn't sure if I had the right place...

You have the right place.

Come on inside!

Oshin!

Mrs. Okayo?

What a fine boy.

You don't have a baby yet?

I'm so glad you came. Did you have business in Tokyo?

I came to celebrate your son's birth.

I wasn't able to come for your wedding.

We didn't have a formal ceremony.

That's why I wanted to come for your baby!

My grandmother wanted me to come, too.

I'm glad she's well.

She looks forward to the letters from you.

She wants me to report on what I see here.

She is still worried about you.

I'm very grateful.

You can stay for a while, can't you?

I have some work I have to finish.

Never mind. Keep Okayo company.

But we have to fill tomorrow's order.

I'll make some excuse.

I'm not in any hurry to go home. Maybe I can help you.

I couldn't ask you to do that.

I found a replacement for Itoko.

What a time for her to get injured!

Don't talk like that... She was overworked.

It's our fault that she got hurt.

Nobody else ever got hurt!

She wasn't that good...

I'll lay her off.

You're firing her?

She has brought this all upon herself!

Maybe she was careless but it's work-related.

We'll pay her medical expenses and help her while she mends.

That's nonsense!

Then how will she eat?

She can't do any work with an injury like that.

That's not our problem. We pay by the piece.

We can't support her if she doesn't work.

You want Itoko to starve?

I know how you feel,

but we can't let our emotions get in the way of our work.

We can't pay all her expenses, and pay for her replacement, too.

How much do you think we'll lose?

Money isn't the issue here, and I'm not just being emotional.

My late sister was fired when she came down

with tuberculosis and couldn't work anymore.

She came back to us in tatters.

And she died.

I hated that textile mill for its cruelty!

If we forsake Itoko,

we would be just like that awful textile mill.

I can't do that!

We are responsible for her well-being.

She has worked hard for us until now.

All right, all right.

You win.

She is always like this. A big nuisance!

I'm sorry...

We shouldn't argue in front of you.

I'm envious...

A married couple should be like this...

That's what being married is all about, isn't it?

She wins all the arguments!

I know what Oshin is talking about.

Kota always said the same thing.

He said that workers have rights,

and that employers must respect those rights.

The only way is for workers to unite and fight!

Listening to you talk got me thinking about Kota.

Your employees are lucky to have you.

What had really brought Kayo to Tokyo?

Coming to see the baby was just an excuse.

Oshin knew Kayo too well. She could sense it.

I'm sorry.

We weren't even able to go out to eat.

Ryuzo and I will take you out for dinner tomorrow.

I didn't come to be entertained.

I don't want you to make a fuss over me.

We want to be able to treat you properly.

Now that we're able to.

It's good that you came out to Tokyo.

I've had my share of problems,

but this is the life I chose, so I will live with it.

Yes... You were able to choose your own path.

You probably have no regrets...

I had to go home to Sakata to marry a man I didn't love.

I can't take it anymore...

I want to get a job here in Tokyo.

I'm never going back to Sakata!

To come visit you was just an excuse.

This is my last chance!

- Don't say that. - Oshin...

You're the only one I can count on for help.

He's wet his diaper...

You seem so happy...

When you have your own baby, things will get better for you, too.

Babies are so cute...

I don't want a child by that man!

He already has a child by his concubine.

When I found out about it,

I asked for my family's permission to divorce him.

They said it was my fault that he was having affairs.

Just because he's a university graduate...

And just because the family business needs him...

My family thinks highly of him,

and they won't agree to send him away.

The only other option is for me to leave!

- But... - Oshin.

I know where Kota is!

Unions for farm workers are numerous now.

Fighting against the ruthless landlords.

And Kota has been very active in them.

I asked one of the union members.

He said Kota was back in Tokyo now.

Don't tell me, you...?

I came to see him. Kota is the only one for me.

I'm ready to throw everything away.

I want a life with Kota!

You're happily married, so you wouldn't understand.

I don't need you to understand!

Episode 112

Hello.

Is this the Takakura residence?

I'm sorry to bother you so early in the morning.

I'm calling for Kota.

He's still asleep?

Please leave a message for him to call me.

I'm at Nihonbashi. The number here is...

Who is she calling so early in the morning?

- What's the matter? - She's calling Takakura Kota.

Why?

She told me she wasn't going home to Kaga-ya.

She is calling that former lover of hers?

Good morning.

I'm sorry to cause such a commotion.

Don't do this!

Mrs. Okayo...

If you do this, what will happen to Kaga-ya?

I'm sick of Kaga-ya!

I should never have taken over the business.

I want to finally live my own life.

- I've finally found Kota! - Mrs. Okayo...

He'll be calling me here.

If he doesn't call me, I'll go to his house!

I will see him no matter what it takes.

I've just got to see him.

I left him to go back to Sakata...

I haven't seen him since... and that's my big regret.

I want to see him and bare my soul to him.

Now I'll finally be able to talk to him!

That's why I came out here.

Please help me.

I've made up my mind to be with Kota.

Please!

Yes, this is Tanokura Company.

Thank you for your continuing business.

The merchandise was finished yesterday,

so it will be sent out first thing today.

You'd better be there if she plans to meet with Takakura.

Only you can stop them from making a mistake.

What's the use of trying to stop her?

I was responsible

for sending Mrs. Okayo back to Sakata to get married.

She'd wanted to wait here for Kota.

I lied to her.

I told her that Kota never returned.

That's why she gave up and got married.

It's my fault that she's unhappy.

I can't do anything to stop her now.

Kota just called!

I'm meeting him for lunch.

Oshin was a little jealous of Kayo.

She herself might have been with Kota,

if things had turned out differently.

Kayo had taken him from her.

Now they were about to be with one another again.

Oshin was so envious of Kayo's boldness,

as she routinely went about hanging diapers.

I just saw Mrs. Okayo. She said Takakura called.

He knows she's already married, so why would he want to see her?

There's nothing we can do...

We got the land!

Our bid has been accepted.

The land is officially ours!

- We're taking out a loan? - Yes.

This is our big chance here in Tokyo!

We can't let it slip away.

Don't worry.

You seem very well.

It's been so long.

I'm glad you called.

I've been wanting to see you again.

- Welcome, what would you like? - I'll have a milkshake.

I visited Sakata several times, but you were already married.

You didn't forget me?

I never got to bid you a proper farewell...

It's been bothering me. I'm glad that we met.

I shouldn't have left without telling you.

You did the right thing.

You would've been unhappy here in Tokyo.

That's not true. Life in Sakata was hell.

I didn't have it easy here in Tokyo.

It was hard waiting for you to come back to me.

But I now know waiting for you was my happiness.

I didn't realize it until I went back to Sakata.

I hadn't received any news from you.

So when I heard that you were back in Tokyo,

I just had to come and see you!

I don't ever want to return to Sakata.

I wasn't sure if you wanted to see me.

But you hadn't forgotten.

We meet again, and I'll never waver again!

I've cast everything off.

It'll be like old times!

I'm sorry... I didn't come here for that.

I just wanted to apologize to you.

I realize I can't make any woman happy.

But I still became involved with you.

I just had to apologize. I made a mistake.

I know I can't expect you to forgive me.

But I wanted to tell you...

You regret that we were ever together?

No. I will always cherish the memory.

But I refuse to cause you further unhappiness.

What about your work?

My work isn't just with farm workers.

Japan is now a fully capitalistic society.

My work's just beginning! Things are getting worse.

A family would just be a burden to me.

What we had then, I'll never have again.

I'm grateful to you for the memories.

Thank you.

Is that what you came to tell me?

It's important to me.

We parted before I had the chance to tell you.

Welcome back.

Mrs. Okayo...

Leave me alone!

You seem very happy. With your baby.

Mrs. Okayo is back. Won't you come over to see her?

I'm glad to see you so happy.

You're lucky to have married a good man.

I betrayed you... I couldn't make you happy.

But I want you to forever be happy.

I'll always be thinking of you no matter where I am.

I'm leaving on a trip again,

but I'll come to see you when I return.

So please stay happy and cheerful.

Bye.

Oshin hadn't expected to see Kota again.

She was so moved, she couldn't speak.

But Oshin knew that he still loved her.

Some men could never fully express their love.

Oshin knew that now.

What's with Mrs. Okayo?

Women sure are hard to understand...

We are happy, aren't we?

And this happiness will continue forever.

Of course! We're just beginning.

Episode 113

Kayo had said nothing after meeting with Kota.

She refused to get out of bed.

Oshin didn't know what the reason was,

but she could sense that Kayo was very hurt.

She couldn't bring herself to ask why.

Mrs. Okayo isn't up yet?

What happened?

Should we get her to see a doctor?

She hasn't eaten at all. What will we tell the Kaga-ya,

if something happens to her?

Let's give her a little more time. Nothing will happen to her.

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

I won't go out today.

I'm sorry to cause you so much worry.

I will be going home to Sakata now.

You can stay here as long as you like.

I can call Sakata, and tell them for you.

So just stay here as long as you want.

I thought it over all night. I realize how foolish I've been.

And I'm hungry.

I have nitsuke vegetables and miso soup.

- I'll heat it all up. - I can do it myself.

I'll get it for you.

Kota loves you.

He wanted to see me to ask about you.

I thought I knew that...

But while living with him in Tokyo,

I thought he had gotten over you.

I'm such a fool...

He always only had you on his mind.

I'd been dreaming my silly dream for years.

I'm sorry.

I'm not blaming you.

Maybe you had it worse off than me.

But after I realized it, it all seems silly.

I will go home, and be good to my family.

And I'll have a baby, too!

Things will get better with a baby.

Seeing you, I can believe that!

But I will have to have a baby for Kaga-ya's sake.

Otherwise, that baby my husband had

by his mistress will end up taking over the business!

I won't let that happen!

Kaga-ya is all I have left now.

It's my duty to have an heir for Kaga-ya!

I'm glad you feel that way.

I'm glad I got to see Kota.

If I hadn't come out to Tokyo,

I probably would've ruined my life dreaming my dreams.

I don't regret it though...

I've had my chance at love...

The love of my youth. Shouldn't that be enough?

The days of my youth are over now.

I'll concentrate on running the Kaga-ya business.

I'll start over with my life.

I'm so hungry! Let's eat.

Kayo went home to Sakata that night.

But Oshin could see how lonely she really was.

I'm glad... I was really worried.

Mrs. Okayo did the right thing by going home.

Human beings grow stronger with each hurdle they conquer in life.

That's how it's been with us.

I won't oppose building a new factory now.

Please do as you see fit.

I was just afraid of losing my present happiness.

If we fail, we will just start all over again.

As long as we have trust in each other,

nothing can overcome us.

That's the Oshin I know!

Isn't that what you've always taught me?

Compared to Mrs. Okayo, we are very lucky.

We are a true husband and wife now.

I'm not afraid of anything.

With you, I can do anything.

They were now in debt.

But by the end of August, their factory was done.

Thanks for working on such a hot day.

We will have a grand opening on September 1st.

Okay.

Soon, you'll be working in a big spacious factory.

That's great. Congratulations!

- Congratulations. - Congratulations.

It'll be cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

There will be a recreation room, too.

You could use it for after work activities.

Welcome home.

Don't use needles around the baby. What if it should poke him?

Won't worry. Besides, I have to get this done.

Why don't you shave?

Not until our grand opening.

It's almost all done.

I promised myself that I wouldn't shave

until all is done, and nothing can go wrong.

I'll shave on September 1st.

We'll celebrate the new factory,

and our business' anniversary at the same time?

I think we can!

All the sewing machines should be in by then.

And we won't even have to make the down payment on them for another month.

By the 2nd, we'll be working there.

You've worked so hard, and lost so much weight...

I've been meaning to tell you to stop...

But you've done it. I'm so glad!

I'm glad I didn't stand in your way.

You're a wonderful man!

I even like your beard!

They would be celebrating the completion of the

new factory on schedule in September 1, 1923.

Good morning.

You shaved.

Congratulations!

Thank you all.

We will have a party up here from noon.

This is grand!

Maybe I should move in here, too.

We will build us a new house,

with an annex to be your retirement quarters.

You've done well. I have no more regrets in life.

I wish Gen could join us at the party, too.

I don't like formal gatherings. I'd rather babysit.

I'm sorry.

You couldn't entertain properly with the baby.

I'll take care of him.

He seems to like you more than us.

He's like my very own grandchild.

I'd better go back to direct guests here.

Thank you so much.

Too bad it's raining.

But there's wind, so the rain will blow away.

Don't get your formal kimono wet.

Be careful on your way home.

We will.

This was the happiest day in Oshin and Ryuzo's lives.

Who would've guessed...

the calamity set to strike just a few hours from now.

Episode 114

September 1st, 1923.

It was a year to the day when Oshin,

and Ryuzo started their clothing business.

And also the day of the grand opening of their new factory.

Congratulations!

Why are you all here?

For the grand opening ceremony of your new factory!

That's to be held at the new factory.

We know that, but we just wanted to say hello first.

That's very kind of you.

Where are they?

They're preparing for the party at the new factory.

Oh, no... We came early just to see them!

I'm so sorry.

They'd be too busy at the party for us to talk.

- Thank you for taking the time. - Aren't you going?

My job is babysitting.

I'm so thankful for all of your support.

We were able to get this far because of all your support.

Let me express my gratitude in their place.

Genemon looks great today, too.

Tanokura Company bought 50 new sewing machines!

And he's their main man!

It's only 30 sewing machines!

That's still great!

I'll make tea.

No, we'd better get on over to the party.

We'll leave you alone now.

Let's all have a party of our own again.

Just like at Oshin and Ryuzo's wedding party.

Genemon can dance for us again!

Thank you!

The rain has stopped, and the skies are blue.

The party's almost finished, too.

The party is almost over,

and we'll be having lunch up here with our close friends.

The ceremony was great.

Thank you all for coming.

Can we help?

You're the main guests today!

Please stay for lunch and enjoy.

Thank you.

Please go on back.

Oshin had no idea what was happening.

She had no way of knowing that this was

what would be called the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Oshin.

Oshin!

Oshin! Oshin!

Oshin!

There might be aftershocks!

Dear! Dear!

Hurry!

Oshin!

Let's all evacuate to a safer place.

What happened?

There was an earthquake!

I will go back to see about the house.

Look after Oshin.

I'll go with you. Gen and our baby is there!

I'll go alone. If they're safe, you'll see them again.

- Oshin! - Oshin!

Oshin!

Oshin realized now that this was no ordinary earthquake.

Yuu!

Don't go inside! I'll go see.

Yuu! Gen!

Calm down!

Yuu! Gen!

They must have evacuated.

Gen...

Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm so glad!

Gen?

He's all cold.

The fire is spreading!

We need help getting a man out!

He is dead. You'd better evacuate!

I can't just leave him!

You won't be able to escape if you don't leave now!

The wind is spreading the fire this way!

It can't be helped!

He died protecting Yuu.

We'll make sure Yuu is safe for Gen's sake.

Please wait for us... We'll come back for you.

Come now.

Make sure you stay close behind me!

Hurry, Oshin!

Hurry!

Let's go!

Gen!

Oshin had no idea where they were going.

She just tried to keep up with Ryuzo.

The scene was straight out of hell.

They had lost everything they had in that brief moment.

But they did not yet fully realize what,

or how much they had lost.

Episode 115

Two minutes before noon on September 1, 1923.

A large earthquake struck the Kanto region.

The epicenter was in Sagami Bay,

and the quake measured 7.9 on the Richter scale.

So you were a victim of the Great Earthquake?

You never told us before.

It was too painful a story to tell...

Besides, people just wouldn't understand.

I guess not.

People talk about the Great Earthquake,

but it doesn't really seem pertinent to me.

I never talked about it, and I never looked back.

The future always seemed more pressing.

I never dreamed I'd be traveling like this now.

I'm here walking in Ueno Park again...

Is this where you took refuge?

Yes.

Now I couldn't tell exactly where that place was, but...

We were all here in the park for about three days.

The place was packed with quake victims.

More than 400,000 people took shelter here.

It must have been very bad.

Odawara was nearly wiped out.

And the fires took more lives in Tokyo,

than the quake itself. That's all I know.

I never even thought that you were in it.

It was terrible... Rumors were rampant.

There was talk of Mt. Fuji erupting.

And people were afraid of a huge tsunami.

There were rumors of a riot, too. I was more afraid of that.

I learned later that it was all groundless rumors.

I heard that the government purposely spread those rumors,

to avoid any persecution by the quake victims.

It sounds silly, but many innocent people died

because people believed all those rumors.

We were all too afraid to even go home...

By September 3rd, the fires had died down.

I'll go home, and take a look.

But...

We can't just leave Gen beneath the rubble.

Then, I'll come with you.

It's best if you stayed here.

The police and military are on guard,

but the streets are still too dangerous for a woman.

Here, at least you will get food and water.

I don't want us to separate. I want us to be together.

I want to go home.

Gen is waiting for all of us to come back.

We'll bury him together...

Can you walk?

We walked here, didn't we?

Don't be shocked by what you see.

If I'm with you, I'm not afraid of anything.

- It's dangerous! - Gen is in there!

It can't be helped... I'll pick up his ashes later.

Everything has turned to ashes...

I'll go check on our factory.

If it's safe, I will come back for you right away.

Wait for me here.

Maybe the fire spared our factory...

Oshin!

I'm so glad to see you!

We were both so worried for you. We kept coming back here.

We had no idea where you were.

What about your house?

It's gone?

I'm just glad to be alive.

I'm staying with friends.

Won't you join us there? You have nowhere to go, do you?

Thank you. I'm on my way to check our factory now.

You didn't know?

What is it?

It was such a fine new factory, too.

It's burnt down?

That whole area has been leveled,

I went to look for you over there, too.

Ryuzo! Ryuzo!

It couldn't have burnt down!

That factory was my life!

I can't believe it!

You must be mistaken... I'm sure it's safe!

You can't blame him... He put all his money into it.

Fate sure can be cruel...

Come with us. No use staying here.

I can't leave Gen.

Where is he?

He's over there...

He's dead...

He died protecting Yuu...

I want to gather his ashes...

He was a good man.

I saw him before the grand opening party.

He told me he was babysitting Yuu...

He seemed so happy, too...

He was so happy for Ryuzo...

Maybe he's better off than those of us

left to fend for ourselves in all this rubble.

No matter how hard life gets...

We will go on... We have to!

Let's hang in there!

Yes, regain your natural strength.

Be strong!

There you are!

I'm so glad to see you're safe.

I was so concerned about you.

I thought you got caught in the fire.

Who died?

Not your husband?

No... It's Gen.

That old man?

I'm sorry...

Tens of thousands have died...

Where's your son?

He's with my husband at the factory site.

I have some things you will need to survive on.

You still have your formal kimono on!

Mr. Tanokura?

Ryuzo could hear no one's words.

Seeing Ryuzo,

Oshin began to realize the predicament they all were in.

Episode 116

Oshin and Ryuzo's new factory was gone,

without ever making a single outfit.

And it came as a great shock to Ryuzo.

His psychological pain was too great.

You're a tough one! You're not even afraid, are you?

I will have to be determined for my son's sake.

You have all gone through a lot together.

Let's go home to Saga...

Let's go to Saga. There's no other way.

My mother and father will look after us...

It's better than starving here.

Are you serious?

What's the use in staying here?

Everything we ever had is gone. We will starve!

It's not just the two of us. There's Yuu!

What's the use of going back to Saga?

We'll start over from scratch here in Tokyo.

I'm ready to go through any hardship to do it.

What is there for us to do?!

We mortgaged everything to buy that new factory.

With the factory gone, we can't repay our loans.

We've lost everything!

Don't you still have a lease on this land?

Rebuild a house here.

With what?!

I still have the loans to repay on the factory.

We have no way to repay it!

The bill collectors will only hound us if we stay here.

- You want to run away? - What choice do we have?!

There's nothing here for us?

We won't even have food to eat! I won't let Yuu suffer like that!

I will do anything. Ken can help us!

And I can go back to being a hairdresser!

So let's stay here and start over.

And suffer?!

I went through so much to make things work!

I can't repay my loans, no matter how hard I try!

No use dreaming about building a new factory!

Please...

I'm sick of it!

I'm sick of Tokyo!

I want to go to Saga and take it easy...

Saga is a nice place...

The ocean... The rivers...

and the peaceful rice fields are all around...

It's just perfect to raise Yuu.

What's the use of struggling here?

I won't go back.

Your mother doesn't recognize me as your wife!

- My father recognizes you! - She...

And my mother will love her new grandson.

- She'll love you, too. - But...

It's all up to you. That's how it is.

If you won't come, I'll take Yuu.

You'd never get through to Saga now.

The Tokaido train lines aren't running.

I'll find a way! There's got to be a way.

- Ryuzo! - Mr. Tanokura!

He'll never make it thinking like that...

Oshin, is that you?

Is Yuu safe?

And Ryuzo?

You've gone through a lot!

Mother...

I'd almost given up on you being alive...

I'm so glad...

Thank you for coming...

You're all safe...

Who are you?

He's one of Kaga-ya's men.

I heard the news about the earthquake.

Then Mrs. Okayo sent me money to come out to Tokyo.

She said she was sending someone out here.

She told me I should come look for you.

And these are supplies for you from Kaga-ya.

We didn't know if they could find you.

But they send a few things for you.

She has promised to send you everything you need.

And she wanted me to give this to you if I found you.

She wanted to come out herself,

but her family said it was too dangerous.

She'll be so happy to learn that you're safe.

I'm so glad I found you.

I'm so thankful to Kaga-ya.

What will you do here now?

You sleep out here among the rubble?

Poor thing...

You have guests now...

Let me take you all somewhere more comfortable.

I know of a place.

The owners say you can stay here for now.

Thank you for everything.

I'll see you tomorrow.

He's been so good to us...

He even found a jar for us to place Gen's ashes.

I wanted to bury him in Saga...

I'm sure he's been wanting to go home to Saga.

If only it hadn't been for the earthquake...

It's fate...

Some houses like this one, didn't even burn down...

I've given up...

I'm going home to Saga.

I'm so sorry for all the trouble...

There are trains to Yamagata,

but the Tokaido train lines are totally useless.

There's a ship that can take us.

The Navy is taking people out on its ships.

I plan to leave for Saga tomorrow.

I must go to pay my respects to people.

The sooner you do it, the better, Oshin.

Ryuzo is serious about going home to Saga.

He can go by himself...

I refuse to go!

You want Yuu to grow up without a father?

It will just be for a little while...

Ryuzo will come back once things get better here.

How long do you think it'll take for Tokyo to get back to normal?

You think you can make it alone with the baby?

I won't allow it!

I'll look after myself...

I don't expect help from anyone!

If it were just you and Ryuzo, I wouldn't say anything,

but you have Yuu to think of!

You can't split up now! You mustn't!

Go with Ryuzo...

It's your duty as Yuu's mother.

Ryuzo is just tired,

and I can understand why he wants to go back to Saga.

He'll settle down in Saga and catch his breath.

Then he'll be ready to come back to Tokyo again.

Give him a chance to rest...

Go with him...

Just for a while.

I thought about taking you all to Yamagata...

But we're still very poor... We couldn't do much for you.

And there is Shoji and his wife to deal with.

You're bound to suffer, no matter where you go.

In that case, it's best for you to go with Ryuzo to Saga.

Bear with it... For Yuu's sake!

Translation: UTB Channel

Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.